Hollywood Legend Burt Reynolds dies at 82

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Actor Burt Reynolds attends the "Dog Years" Premiere during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at Cinepolis Chelsea on April 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

According to reports, Burt Reynolds passed away this morning after being transported to a Florida hospital after he went into cardiac arrest.

The actor was a former Florida State football player who moved to Hollywood and became best known for his roles in the Smokey and the Bandit movies, as well as Boogie Nights in 1997. He is survived by his 27 year old son, Quinton.